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The Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is a forward-thinking, four-year undergraduate programme that reimagines how we learn, question, and lead. Breaking awa​y from convent​ional models of higher education, this programme offers a broad and interdisciplinary curriculum that blends the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, encouraging students to make connections across disciplines, think critically, and engage with the world in innovative ways. 

The Bachelor of Studies in Arts and Sciences is a transformative programme. It is a deeply integrated and holistic academic structure with four connected principal components. These components balance disciplinary knowledge with an aspiring general education anchored in practical learning. The four components are: 

  • The Core Curriculum 

  • Experiential Learning 

  • Interdisciplinary Majors 

  • Senior Capstone

​The FAS follows a needs-blind admissions policy considering the candidate's context and merit without reference to financial need. There are no q​uotas, reserved seats or admissions against donations. Merit-based admissions are open to candidates globally.​​

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Admissions are open for the 2026–2027 admission cycle. The application deadline is January 12, 2027. An early-bird discount is available for applicants who submit their applications before December 10, 2026. Please refer to the Applicati​on Fee and Mode of Payment​ document for details.  ​

You ​are required to apply online. For assistance with completing the online application, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions ​(FAQs) or Understand the Online Process.

​​​Eligibility Criteria​​​​

​Candidates following any system of education may apply to the programme, if they meet the eligibility requirements. ​There are no specific subject requirements. ​​​​​SAT ​​I score is also accepted in lieu of AKU conducted Accu​​​placer test​. ​​

For further information, please refer to the Admission Information​ document. ​

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​Office of the Registrar

Faculty of Arts and Sciences
​The Aga Khan University
Stadium Road, Karachi 74800​ Pakistan​

Email: fas.query@aku.edu
Tel: +92 21 3486 9880​​